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a bowl of tomato soup, some bread and a glass of wine
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Tomato soup

A classic, proper tomato soup; creamy and full of taste
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword basil, soup, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tins whole tomatoes tinned approx 800 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 pcs onion medium size
  • 4 dl vegetable broth
  • 1 dl white beans
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 10 leaves basil
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot
  • Cut the onion on pieces and cook in the oil until turning translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir constantly, until the fragance hits you; 30-60 seconds
  • Add tomatoes and broth, and mix. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool for a bit. Add to a blender. Make sure you don't exceed the capacity. Blend in batches if necessary.
  • In one of the batches, add beans, sugar, butter and black pepper.
  • In the end, add sugar to balance the acidity of the soup.
  • If you are adding the basil, do this now. Give the soup a last round in the blender and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg